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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1999 1020 CC REG ITEM 10CTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT Honorable City Council now 5q � . 2- rA) cb YMM /o • c . Council ;VJccting John E. Nowak, Assistant City Manager l00 08 October 1999 (Meeting of 10/20/99) Consider Resolution No. 99 -_ Establishing a Hardship Assistance Program for Mobilehome Tenants for Calendar Year 2000. BACKGROUND: The City Council amended its Mobilehome Rent Stabilization ordinance to provide that the City may establish by resolution a hardship assistance program for tenants in mobilehome parks located within the City of Moorpark. The assistance would be to partially or totally cover the proposed increase in the monthly rent charged by the mobilehome park owner. DISCUSSION: On June 2, 1999 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 254 which amended the City's Mobilehome Rent Stabilization ordinance to provide that the City may establish a program of hardship assistance payments for tenants that meet Federal Section 8 housing eligibility criteria. The resolution is to establish the procedures for receipt and review of applications for such a program. Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park is planning an increase of 2.3% in the rent amount effective January 1, 2000. If the City were to establish an assistance program, applications would be required from tenants by November 15, 1999 in order to process them prior to January 1. The proposed Resolution would establish a hardship assistance program for the year 2000 only, this would cover Villa del Arroyo tenants and would cover the first part of any increase that may be proposed by the Moorpark Mobilehome Park in July. In accordance with Ordinance No. 000034 Resolution : Mobilehome Hardship Assistance Program Meeting of 20 October 1999 Page 02 254, the resolution establishes procedures for applications submittal, review and approval. It is proposed that the same form, types of information, and review by the Council Budget and Finance Committee be used as had been used by the City in the past. A copy of the proposed application form is attached. After the number and amounts of the hardship assistance is determined, a budget amendment resolution will be prepared. Payment would be from the City's Housing Fund for the Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park and from the Redevelopment Agency Housing Fund for the Moorpark Mobilehome Park. The program is proposed for one year only since the proposed sale of the Villa del Arroyo property would negate further City involvement with such a program. It would also allow the City Council to reconsider the program for the other park if it so desires. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 99 -- establishing a hardship assistance program for mobilehome tenants for calendar year 2000. Attached: Resolution Application form 000035 RESOLUTION NO. 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MOBILEHOME TENANTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000 WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 254 adopted June 2, 1999 provides that the City Council may establish by resolution a Hardship Assistance Program for providing hardship financial assistance to tenants of mobilehome parks within the city; and WHEREAS, such resolution is to establish procedures for receipt and review of applications for such program; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish such assistance program for calendar year 2000 only, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. A Hardship Assistance Program is herewith established for tenants of mobilehome parks located within the City of Moorpark for the calendar year 2000 only. SECTION 2. Tenants shall make applications for the assistance program on forms provided by the City. Said application shall include information regarding current income and housing expenses as shall be necessary for the City to determine that the Tenants meet Section 8 Housing income requirements. The application shall also require copies of income tax forms, utility bills, rent and mortgage payments, and such other information deemed necessary by City staff to determine eligibility. SECTION 3. All applications shall be submitted to the City no later than forty -five (45) calendar days prior to the effective date of the rent increase. SECTION 4. City staff shall review all materials presented, and may require additional information to be provided, to make a determination of eligibility using Section 8 standards. 00003E SECTION 5. No later than twenty effective date of the increase, the and Finance Committee shall meet wit shall make a determination as assistance shall be granted and assistance. (20) days prior to the City Council's Budget h each application and to whether hardship that amount of such SECTION 6. The City shall notify the owner of the mobilehome park of the tenants that will receive the hardship assistance and the amount of assistance for each tenant within five (5) days of the committee's decision. SECTION 7. Following the determination on the hardship assistance payments, a resolution amending the operating budget to appropriate the required funds shall be presented to the City Council for action. SECTION 8. The Finance Director shall be responsible for making the required assistance payments to the mobilehome owner on a monthly basis. SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of October 1999. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk O0®®3` CITY OF MOORPARK MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION PARK Applicant # I. BASIC INFORMATION Applicant's Last Name First Name Street Address Space # Middle Name Social Security Number City Zip Code Applicant's Mobilehome Park Name List all persons living in mobilehome other than applicant. Date of Birth Phone Number Household Total: NAME RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT AGE SOCIAL SECURITY NO. HANDICAPPED YES/NO) Female Name II. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Residency Status: Applicant's mobilehome is: Owned Rented Date You Began Tenancy In The Park: Monthly Household Income: 1111 (Use attached sheet for additional names.) Head of Household: Male Female Name II. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Residency Status: Applicant's mobilehome is: Owned Rented Date You Began Tenancy In The Park: Monthly Household Income: (Written verification must be forwarded with application) a. AFDC $ g. Unemployment Ins b. Social Security $ h. Pension/Retirement C. SSI/SSP $ i. Alimony d. Disability Insurance $ j. Child Support e. Employed $ k. Other f. Food Stamps $ 1111 ASSETS: a. $ Real Property b. $ Checking Account C. $ Stocks/Bonds d. $ Savings Account C. $ Life Insurance Policies over $1,500 f. $ Personal Property (Except Mobilehome, Car and Household Furniture) g. $ None MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES — EXCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS (Monthly written verification must be forwarded with application) a. $ Gas b. $ Electricity C. $ Sewer d. $ Water e. $ Garbage Collection f. $ Cable TV g. $ Telephone h. $ Mobilehome Payment i. $ Space Rent j. $ Veh. Loan Payments k. $ Mobilehome Insurance 1. $ Medical/Prescriptions m. $ Vehicle Insurance n. $ Health Insurance (Prorated Monthly) (If Applicable) o. $ Life Insurance Premium p. $ Savings Account (If Applicable) (Credit Cards, Personal Loans, etc.) Credit Obligations Explanation III. MOBILEHOME INFORMATION Current value of applicant's mobilehome is $ Current loan balance $ Applicant's mobilehome size is feet wide and Year applicant's mobilehomc was manufactured Legal owner of mobilehome Registered owner of mobilehome (Name and Address) (Name and Address) feet long. Model Name 000039 IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION I certify that under penalty of perjury the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the inclusion of any willful misrepresentation on this form constitutes grounds for rejection of this application and recapture of any financial benefit I may have received. I also understand that any assistance provided to me under this application is to be used to defray housing expenses. I authorize the owner to examine and verify any and all information provided in this application. I understand that the Owner will not begin to process this application or determine eligibility until all the required documents have been submitted to verify certain information provided above. Signed this day of 19 By: (Head of Household) 000040 FINANCIAL HARDSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATION In accordance with the City of Moorpark Municipal Code chapter 5.52 (Section 5.52.140) the following application is provided as the tenant statement of a financial hardship related to the proposed space rent adjustment. 1. Instructions A. All blanks must be completed. If not applicable please indicate by "N /A ". B. Copies of the two most recent Federal Income Tax Returns and all other documentation tenant feels relevant to establishing the hardship must be attached to the application form. C. Submit the application and supporting documentation to either the park office or the Walnut office at 725 Brea Canyon Road #6, Walnut, CA 91789. 2. Certification A. The undersigned acknowledges the financial provision of the municipal code applies only to the parties whose signature appears at the bottom of this certificate. This agreement is not transferable to a third party. B. The undersigned agrees to submit to management a statement within fifteen (15) days after any material change in the undersigned's financial condition. C. All statements and information contained in this application and /or in the attachments regarding this hardship application are true in all material facts. Signature Date Signature Date 00004:.